Date: c. 1190-99

Description:

Prince John, as Lord of Ireland (1172-1199), Halfpenny, second coinage (1190-99), group Ib (1190-98), smaller diameter flan, Waterford Mint, Moneyer Marcus, 0.65g (Withers type I, Marcus 2a; D.F. 40A; S.6208).

• Very fine for issue (VF)
• Cleaned, weak in parts
• Rare

Obverse:

• Facing diademed head, legend surrounding
• IOHANNES DOM
  • Translates as “John Dominus”

Reverse:

• Voided cross potent within inner circle, annulets in angles, legend surrounding
• MARC ON WATER
  • Translates as “Marcus of Waterford”

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Anglo-Norman
  • House of Anjou
  • Angevin
• Richard I (the Lionheart)
  • John as Lord of Ireland
    • Second Coinage (Dominus / Cross Potent Issue)
      • Waterford Mint
        • Moneyer: Marcus
• Hammered

Further Reading:

• O’Brien Coin Guide: Why did Henry II not issue coins under his own name for Ireland?
• O’Brien Rare Coin Review: John, Lord of Ireland, 1179 (First Profile Issue)